Press Releases

Representatives Blumenauer and Bonamici Announce $1.2 Million to Redevelop SW Portland’s Pride Plaza

September 28, 2022

I am grateful that Pride Plaza will receive this significant funding from the Biden-Harris Administration to revitalize a central meeting spot in Portland.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Bonamici, Larson Praise Senate Passage of Pro-Climate Kigali Treaty Amendment

September 23, 2022

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Washington, DC - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the below statements following the Senate passage of an amendment to the Montreal Protocol that will limit emission of harmful chemicals. Reps.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTrade

Bonamici Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Workforce Development Month

September 22, 2022

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WASHINGTON DC [9/22/2022] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and 13 co-sponsors introduced a resolution to designate September 2022 as National Workforce Development Month.

Workforce development is broadly defined as the education, training, and career advancement of the workforce in the United States and is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge in the global economy.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Reps. Bonamici, Katko, Sen. Murphy Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Recognize Malnutrition Awareness Week

September 21, 2022

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WASHINGTON DC [9/21/2022] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Congressman John Katko (R-NY), and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced a resolution to designate the week of September 19, 2022, as Malnutrition Awareness Week. The resolution recognizes the importance of federal nutrition programs in combatting malnutrition and hunger.

Issues:Health CareSeniors

Bonamici Introduces Bill To Prevent Unintended Pregnancies and Increase Likelihood of Healthy Pregnancies

September 15, 2022

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WASHINGTON, DC [09/15/22] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced legislation to promote pregnancy intention screenings.

Issues:Health CareReproductive Rights

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests Approximately $41.4 Million to Boost Forest Products Industry in Oregon Through American Rescue Plan Regional Challenge

September 2, 2022

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Congratulations to the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition on winning a $41.4 million grant through the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Bonamici Releases Reports Showing How Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Health Care Costs for NW Oregonians

August 31, 2022

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The Inflation Reduction Act will help thousands of people in NW Oregon and across the country save money on health care.

Issues:Health Care

Oregon Leaders Visit East Portland Health Center, Affirm Support for Abortion Access

August 25, 2022

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We will never stop fighting to protect, restore, and expand access to abortion care.

Issues:Health CareReproductive Rights

Bonamici Statement on Student Loan Forgiveness

August 24, 2022

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The Biden administration’s historic decision to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt will transform the lives of millions of hardworking Americans.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducation

Oregon to Receive Up to $83.5 Million from U.S. Treasury Department to Promote Small Business Growth and Entrepreneurship through the American Rescue Plan

August 19, 2022

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This significant investment is an exciting opportunity for Oregon’s small businesses and the hard-working, entrepreneurial Oregonians who run them.

Issues:Jobs and Economy